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I remember how exciting it was to go on a field trip as a kid at school: the getting out of the classroom, the bus ride to a new place and the endless chatter between seats, the excitement in the air that something magi...

James Walter Schoonover, 50, of Pablo, has been committed to the state Department of Corrections for a total of 10 years with five years suspended as part of a plea agreement that resolves four separate cases and five felony charges.
In the first case, Schoonover was facing one count of assault ...

POLSON – Simply406 donated $5,200 to the Polson School District and Two Eagle River School for the purchase of washers and dryers for their buildings. TERS received $1,200 and Polson was given $4,000.
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POLSON — Nine of the candidates for Lake County Justice of the Peace packed the Polson High School stage for a candidate forum co-sponsored by Domestic Violence Education and Services and the Valley Journal on Oct. 16. About 50 people were in the audience. The three candidates not attending were Alan B...

Two candidates survived the primary election and are competing in the race for Lake County Commissioner. They are Gale Decker, Republican, and John Swenson, Independent. The winner of the race will take his seat with commissioners Ann Brower and Bill Barron.
Gale Decker
Decker, 64, and his ...

MISSION VALLEY — Several Mission Valley children showcased their athletic skills and proved their soon-to-be football star status during the 51st annual NFL Punt, Pass and Kick sectional competition.
Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Missoula, more than 100 boys and girls ages 6 to 15 from all ove...

RONAN — Together, generations of people celebrated 100 years of 4-H in Montana during the 2012 Lake County 4-H achievement program held Oct. 14 at the community center in Ronan. The annual achievement program is when Lake County members are recognized for their hard work and accomplishments throughout ...

The District Court judge seat in District 20 is up for grabs in the Mission Valley, and two local residents are competing for the job.
Montana currently sustains 56 District Courts in 22 judicial districts. District Court judges serve six-year terms. During these terms, they hear cases including all...

Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases July 27-Aug. 2:
Gregory Allan Olsen , 38, pleaded not guilty to the amended offense of reckless driving, first offense. He was found guilty, sentenced to 90 days in jail, 76 suspended, and fined $300 plus $35 in court costs.
Jennife...

Judge Deborah Kim Christopher dealt with the following cases Thursday, Aug. 2:
Alex Finley , 28, Ronan, had his 2003 suspended sentences for criminal endangerment, a felony, and criminal mischief, a felony, revoked and was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for 10 years, five suspended, on the fi...

Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases July 20-26:
Rochelle Dawn Nelson, 26, pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. She was found guilty, sentenced to two days in jail and fined $250 plus $35 in court costs.
Dan L. Wa...

Judge Deborah Kim Christopher dealt with the following cases Thursday, July 19:
Joseph Cahoon , 52, Pablo, had his 2011 suspended sentence for criminal endangerment, a felony, revoked and was sentenced to the Department of Corrections for three years.
According to court documents, Cahoon violated his ...